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NORWICH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Christian Pulisic of Chelsea tackles Moritz Leitner of Norwich City during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Chelsea FC at Carrow Road on August 24, 2019 in Norwich, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Christian Pulisic getting everything he needs, starting with minutes

Talking tactics: Chelsea and Brighton reignite a Championship managerial mashup

Chelsea: Billy Gilmour excelled on his merits, not because of Grimsby Town

Chelsea’s defence continues to founder without a true defensive leader

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Pedro of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s wide men are still looking to meet Frank Lampard’s instructions

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Moses Ogbu of Grimsby Town battles for possession with Billy Gilmour of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Chelsea FC and Grimsby Town at Stamford Bridge on September 25, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s midfield against Grimsby Town showed how learning is fun

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Harry Clifton of Grimsby Town tackles Reece James of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Chelsea FC and Grimsby Town at Stamford Bridge on September 25, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Chelsea player ratings: Youth lead, but only Billy Gilmour ready for the jump

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea in gestures to the official during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on September 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea: VAR is perfect system for officials and fans who prefer not to think

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: An injured Antonio Ruediger of Chelsea is given assistance during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield on April 14, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Transfer ban adds insult and more injuries to injuries

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Emerson of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge on August 31, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Chelsea repeating the mistakes that led to last season’s injury crisis

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Rodrigo Moreno of Valencia battles with Fikayo Tomori of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Chelsea FC and Valencia CF at Stamford Bridge on September 17, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s defense is almost where it needs to be as results are not showing it

LONDON - MAY 06: Jose Mourinho manager of Chelsea embraces John Terry and Frank Lampard following the Barclays Premiership match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on May 6, 2007 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Jose Mourinho understands Chelsea even if he gives no benefit of the doubt

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: N'Golo Kante of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on September 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Five things learned about players and tactics in loss to Liverpool

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Mason Mount of Chelsea is consoled by Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea after his missed effort during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on September 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea Tactics and Transfers: Encouraging, but so much work ahead

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: N'golo Kante of Chelsea is tackled by Roberto Firmino of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on September 29, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea starting XI: Frank Lampard rolling a few dice with return to 4-3-3

CARDIFF, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 13: Jose Mourinho (R), the Chelsea Manager gestures to his players, as Rafael Benitez, the Liverpool Manager looks on during the FA Community Shield match between Liverpool and Chelsea at the Millennium Stadium on August 13, 2006 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. Liverpool: Managers catalyzed rivalry – will they heal it?

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Tammy Abraham of Chelsea scores his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea FC at Molineux on September 14, 2019 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea predictions vs. Liverpool: Optimism with a heavy dose of reality

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: Roberto Firmino of Liverpool controls the ball from Willian of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield on April 14, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Talking tactics: Chelsea host the all too familiar Liverpool

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea celebrates with Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 First Leg match between Chelsea and Dynamo Kyiv at Stamford Bridge on March 07, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Young players in key roles should still be graded against their age

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: N'golo Kante of Chelsea is tackled by Roberto Firmino of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on September 29, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Three things to look for include attacks and weakened pressing

LEEDS, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Frank Lampard, Manager of Derby County celebrates victory following the Sky Bet Championship Play-off semi final second leg match between Leeds United and Derby County at Elland Road on May 15, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Jurgen Klopp forgets that Frank Lampard is not Maurizio Sarri

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea shakes hands with Kurt Zouma of Chelsea following the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Parking the bus will be an attractive option against Liverpool

KIEV, UKRAINE - MARCH 14: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea scores his team's fifth goal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Dynamo Kyiv and Chelsea at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium on March 14, 2019 in Kiev, Ukraine. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs. Liverpool is not worth the risk for Hudson-Odoi and James

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Frank Lampard of Chelsea celebrates with team mate Petr Cech at the end of the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final First Leg match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on April 8, 2009 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea and Frank Lampard channeling emotion and history for Liverpool

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - MAY 29: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates with the Europa League Trophy following his team's victory in the UEFA Europa League Final between Chelsea and Arsenal at Baku Olimpiya Stadionu on May 29, 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Eden Hazard getting what he asked for should not detract from Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi of Leicester City scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea still working on the right suit, but at least are avoiding any bad fits

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea embraces Mateo Kovacic and Pedro of Chelsea after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford on August 11, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: xStats kind to Frank Lampard this year while actual stats are not

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea (L) looks on from the bench with his coaching staff during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Frank Lampard is making mistakes but is addressing them